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Kia Niro vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (138 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or Renault Kangoo?

Kia Niro vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Kia Niro

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Renault Kangoo

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Niro

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Kangoo is moderately cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Kia Niro costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Niro uses 4.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Kangoo

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Niro offers only slightly more power – delivering 138 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Niro is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.1 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo delivers very slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

Niro

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Niro is marginally lighter – 1,474 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers substantially more boot space – 775 L compared to 451 L. That’s a difference of about 324 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries clearly more – 610 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 144 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo has the upper hand in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £25,700
Kangoo

Renault Kangoo

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
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Kia Niro

The Kia Niro is a practical crossover that blends economy and everyday versatility without sacrificing comfort. With a roomy, well-laid-out cabin and calm, composed handling, it’s an easy-to-live-with choice for commuters and families.

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Reviews Kia Niro

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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pip
11 Jul 2026, 08:42:12

nice size, roomy for passengers, lots of bells and whistles as standard, magnificent fuel economy,well made , 7 year warranty

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Archi
25 Mar 2026, 13:11:41

Efficient, functional, understated, spacious and comfortable. No surprises: it delivers what it promises and does its job without fanfare. Good buy.

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Wolfgang Schäfer
21 Oct 2025, 14:01:32

I've been driving the Kia Niro since 2019 and am still very happy with this car.

Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 33,800 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
102 - 111 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,474 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
451 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
466 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
138 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
265 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
102 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,580 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Kia Niro?

The Kia Niro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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